The long way around

*Audra* · 08-18-2023, 09:35 AM

If anything, Audra was a good listener. Even though she could tell Gloom was feeling a mixture of emotions, Audra let her speak. Whatever tumbled from those lips, she would be there. Nodding at the appropriate moments, even letting out a little hum. The concern even made the edges of her eyes wrinkle slightly as she noticed Gloom frowning. Walking through the fjord was beautiful, but not distracting enough to make Audra feel good about the situation. As much as she wanted Gloom to stay with her at the Hallows, she would never ask her to leave her family. More so now that Gloom was opening up to her about them.

Unlike Gloom, Audra had never had a family. What family she had known had deserted her. She was too small, too weak, she hadn't been useful. It wasn't until Artorias took her in that she began to feel connected with others. There was a place within the Hallows for her and it was a place she was unwilling to give up again. Having her own conflict to wager against, she finally noticed the frown on Gloom. It nearly made her heartbreak.

"Gloom..." Audra's voice trails off as she steps over to press her shoulder against Gloom's. "I c-cannot wait to meet your br-brothers," she tries to sound warm and happy, but it is hard. How could they possibly find a solution? Would Gloom be willing to leave Ashen and her family? Would they be willing to come with? Ultimately, Audra couldn't deny the tug in her own chest. That familiar pull made her want to stay near Gloom which she had once felt with Tika. It was a feeling she missed and didn't want to let go of. But how could they both have what they wanted...

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